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Tech Tip: Hitachi Astemo High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis

Oct. 31, 2023
Gasoline Direct injection has been around for many years and now the fuel delivery systems are growing even more complex with some manufacturers equipping their engines with both...
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Growing Oil Change Business Crucial to Auto Service Center Success in Today’s Market

Oct. 19, 2023
Oil changes represent an opportunity for ASCs to see customers more frequently, enhance lifetime customer value, and inspire loyalty among their customer base.
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Tech Tip: Tesla Model 3 and Y Diagnostic Connector for Autel Ultra

Oct. 11, 2023
Scott Brown talks about Autel's new connector for Tesla models 3 and Y vehicles.
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Case Study: Air bag module keeps GMC Sierra's engine running

Oct. 9, 2023
The customer said that the engine keeps running when he turns the ignition key off. Everything else shuts off except the malfunction indicator light (MIL), and the engine continues...
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Tech Tip: How to easily restore catalytic converter performance

Sept. 29, 2023
When a customer has a vehicle with a check engine light glowing, and the OBD-II reader shows a P0420 or related (P0421, P0430, P0431) code, it’s probably because there’s an issue...
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Case Study: Chevy truck throws DTCs P0327 and P0332

Sept. 27, 2023
The owner brought his truck in because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, however, engine performance seemed normal.
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Tech Tip: Can I leave my jump starter plugged into AC power indefinitely?

Sept. 22, 2023
There was a time when this was a complicated question to answer, but it really isn’t anymore.
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Case Study: Dodge Ram crank/no start and "No Bus" message

Sept. 21, 2023
The owner said his truck stalled a few times while driving, then it would crank but not start. There was also a "No Bus" message displayed in the odometer field of the instrument...
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Case Study: GMC Savana cranks, no start – DTCs P0689, P1682

Sept. 7, 2023
The Savana was towed to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, and the engine would crank over but not start.
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Tech Tip: How often do I need to charge my jump starter?

Sept. 1, 2023
Make sure your jump starter is ready to answer the call when you need it the most.
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Motor Age Tech Tips—Mastering BMW Engine Related Services Affecting the Oiling System

Nov. 9, 2023
Learn more about SIB 11 02 20, an important procedure for techs who work on BWMs to know regarding oil service.
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Motor Age Tech Tips—Effective Cabin Air Filter Services with Bosch Workshop Filters

Nov. 8, 2023
Americans spend a lot of time commuting, exposed to vehicle cabin air, making the need for clean air essential for their well-being.
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Tech Tip: Robinair R-ID Plus Refrigerant Analyzer

Proper Refrigeration Chemical Handling starts with Properly Identifying the system under test.
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Case Study: F-350 with multiple warning lamps on, multiple U-codes set

Aug. 22, 2023
The driver of this snowplow Ford F-350 complained that multiple warning lamps were on, such as the brake light, ABS and malfunction indicator light (MIL).